Attention all HDFC Bank UPI users...! If you rely on UPI for daily transactions be aware that HDFC Bank will temporarily suspend its UPI services on February 8th for a few hours. The bank has issued a notice regarding this planned downtime.

Context

HDFC Bank one of India’s largest private banks has informed its customers that UPI services will be unavailable on February 8th. The suspension will last for three hours starting from 12:00 AM midnight and ending at 3:00 AM. During this time users will not be able to make any transactions using UPI on HDFC Bank's mobile banking app, third-party apps or through savings, current and credit card accounts.

This downtime will also affect merchants as they will be unable to process payments through UPI during the maintenance period. However this suspension is not for the entire day, it is only for three hours. Once the scheduled maintenance is over, UPI services will resume.

Reason for the Downtime

The bank explained that the temporary suspension is necessary for system maintenance. The goal is to improve the overall banking experience for users. HDFC Bank has advised customers to complete their important UPI transactions before the scheduled downtime to avoid any inconvenience. Even though UPI services will be unavailable, customers can still withdraw cash from ATMs as usual.

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If you're a regular user of HDFC Bank’s UPI services make sure to plan ahead for February 8th. Complete any important transactions before the downtime but rest assured that ATM cash withdrawals will remain unaffected. The temporary suspension is essential for system improvements, so users will benefit from enhanced services in the future.